OVHcloud
DDoS protection and a strong European network
A large French provider offering VPS servers at competitive prices with included DDoS protection and a strong network. A good choice for European projects that need stability and network protection.
Prices and data last updated: — manual check
What sets OVHcloud apart
Traffic is unlimited under a fair-use policy. Prices are estimates and may vary by country and tax.
Plans and prices
4 plans. Monthly price in the provider currency with an approximate USD conversion.
| Plan | vCPU | Memory | Storage | Traffic | Price / mo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS-1 Shared plans | 2 | 2 GB | 40 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €4.20
≈ $4.64 | Details |
| VPS-2 Shared plans | 4 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €8.40
≈ $9.27 | Details |
| VPS-3 Shared plans | 6 | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €14.40
≈ $15.89 | Details |
| VPS-4 Shared plans | 8 | 16 GB | 320 GB NVMe | 20 TB | €26.40
≈ $29.14 | Details |
Prices exclude taxes. For plans with a promo price, we use the renewal price in comparisons to keep comparisons fair. The source is the official pricing page , last data review: 14 November 2026. Check the provider page to confirm the final price.
Additional costs
These items make the difference between the advertised price and the final invoice.
Calculate your monthly cost
Pick a plan, add backups, extra IPv4 addresses and extra traffic, and see the final number before subscribing.
Prices exclude taxes and any control panel licence. Extra traffic is only charged if you actually exceed the included quota; check the regional quota table above.
Side-by-side with competitors
The cheapest plan meeting the starter requirements (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB storage) at each provider, in USD before taxes.
The comparison matches a price baseline, not the full specification; processors, traffic and managed services can differ. Open a provider to review all of its plans.
Pros, cons, and buying decision
Advantages of OVHcloud
- DDoS protection included on all plans
- Unlimited traffic under a fair-use policy
- Strong network and multiple locations
- Competitive prices on mid-range plans
Points to watch
- Relatively complex management interface
- Support quality varies by service level
- Some prices may change on renewal
- Limited fully managed options
When should you choose OVHcloud?
DecisionEuropean projects and sites exposed to attacks.
- If your budget is limited and you want maximum resources for the price.
- If its data centers (France, Germany, Poland, Canada, United States, Singapore, Australia) are close to your audience.
- If you're comfortable managing the server yourself without a paid control panel.
Questions about OVHcloud
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Comparisons including OVHcloud
Compare directly with other providers in the same price tier.
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Contabo is cheaper — Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB) at $6.07
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: OVHcloud is cheaper — VPS-2 (4 vCPU, 4 GB) at $9.27
Is OVHcloud the cheapest option for your project?
The answer depends on your CPU, RAM, and traffic needs. Enter the numbers and see the real comparison across all providers.